Abstract
Fred Kniffen's contributions to a better understanding of French Louisiana are many and varied. As a student of culture, he soon after his arrival in Louisiana recognized the uniqueness found in the state's French area. He was always an outsider looking in on the French people and their ways, and as such he could see the unique and different traits of their culture. Kniffen was never judgmental, and enjoyed the uniqueness of the culture. Although published on French Louisiana, particularly on material culture, his greatest contribution was in encouraging research. Consequently, several students did master's and doctoral work in French Louisiana, gathering and recording a wealth of information. Most of this information would have been lost had he not encouraged the research, as the French culture is becoming Americanized very quickly. It would have been a great loss had Kniffen not come to spend his academic career at Louisiana State University.
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